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Random Things I Made | November 2017

November 30, 2017 By Chie

It’s the end of the November! I made a short video (8 minutes) showcasing the things I sewed this month. I hope you enjoy it! 

Watch video here

Table of contents

0:00 Intro
0:45 Pink kimono dresses
2:00 Green maxi kimono dress
3:45 Black kimono dress
4:10 Little girls dresses
5:10 Red formal dress
6:10 Mesh black top
7:15 White shirt (modification of Grainline Studio Archer button up shirt pattern)

1. Pink kimono dresses

In shop here and here.
pink kimono dress kimono upcycled dress

2. Green maxi kimono dress

In shop here.
kimono maxi dressleather jacket and maxi kimono dress

3. Black kimono dressblack kimono dress4. Little girls dresseskids liberty print dress kids liberty print dress

5. Red formal dress

More in this post.
handmade red carpet dress red carpet dress

6. Mesh black top
mesh top black black mesh top

7. White shirt white drape shirt handmade white drape shirt handmadearcher button up modification white drape shirt handmade

More “Random things I made” posts here, here, here, here.

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Filed Under: Baby & Kids Clothes, creation, dress, video Tagged With: baby, clothes, creation, dress, kimono remake

7 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Mom of a Baby Girl

November 23, 2017 By Chie

girls apron DIYI have recently been doing a much needed overhaul of my site. My site is finally mobile friendly! You don’t have to pinch in to zoom when you are looking from your phone. I’m very excited about that:) My new theme is from Lovely Confetti – Christina has many beautiful, romantic and modern WordPress themes. As I was making the updates, I flipped through the old blog posts and I thought it might be fun to take a look back in my archives and showcase some fun gifts I made in the past. Since I have daughters, most projects have a girl focus, so it would be great to give to mom of girls for upcoming Holiday. First up is this little ruffle apron. I made it when Kiko was two but she still wears it to do tea parties or when she does cooking lessons at her daycare. nursing cape tutorial

I made this for my friend as a gift and it took her through her entire nursing period! It is so easy to make. The tutorial comes with an easy-to-follow diagram.Deer head tutorialGreat addition to kid’s room wall. When you look for deer head decor in stores, it is quite expensive but you can make your own with  dollar store clay and a stick from the park! DIY silk eyemaskHow about gifting a handmade silk eye mask for a new mom? It might come in handy when taking a nap with her newborn. plaid wool skirt for little girlThis little plaid skirt is a great project for a sewing beginner. You only need a small amount of fabric, and it is all straight sewing! DIY tutorial how to make a diaper cakeIn this post, I wrote about how to make a diaper cake and use embroidery chain stitch to make a card. Last but not least, here is a post on daisy print little girl’s dress. I also made a kimono cardigan using the same fabric. 

Filed Under: blog, holiday, mama series Tagged With: baby, christmas, creation, girl, Holiday, motherhood

Sewing BurdaStyle Coat 116 Part 2

November 9, 2017 By Chie

burdastyle sewing tutorial coat 116

Sew with me BurdaStyle coat 08/2016 #116! 

In this video part 2(part 1 here), I continued sewing the pockets and lining, added a decorative detail to lining neckline, which was not included in the pattern instructions, and finally tried on!  
 
 
BurdaStyle Coat 08/2016 #116 BurdaStyle Coat 08/2016 #116 BurdaStyle Coat 08/2016 #116
 

Watch BurdaStyle coat 08/2016 #116 Part 1, Part 2



Table of contents

0:00 Patch pockets
3:31 Unlined coat try on 
3:58 Lining
5:40 Decorative details for the lining neckline
6:41 Finished coat try on
6:50 Sew lapel folding line
7:55 Final try on
8:26 End note

Sewing Summary:

Pattern:  BurdaStyle Trench Coat 08/2016 116 

Fabric: Wool, viscose, nylon mix light gray fabric from Nippori Tomato (similar here)

Sewing time: About 5 hours

Modifications: 1. narrowed the sleeves, 2. shorten the sleeve hem by 2cm, 3. added a contrasting color trim around neckline of lining, 4. shorten the coat length by 5cm.

Fit: It is loose fitting. I prefer a bit more snug fitting around arms.

Difficulty: Relatively easy; good beginner coat sewing pattern.

Make Again?: Probably not, because I want to try a different coat pattern (maybe Mint Trench Coat?) but I’m glad I made this one. 

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Filed Under: creation, Tutorial, video Tagged With: BurdaStyle, coat, creation, long wool coat, sewing

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昭和の奥様を思わせる上品なマーメイドドレス🧜‍♀️ 
着物の八掛裏地の鮮やかなオレンジを、 
ウエストベルトとネックラインにさりげなく取り入れました✨ 

An elegant mermaid dress inspired by the refined Showa-era lady. 
The vibrant orange of the kimono's inner lining is subtly incorporated into the waist belt and neckline🧡

Model @naka_kanar 
Photographer @aki_racho

#JapaneseModern #ElegantStyle #MermaidDress
#和モダン #エレガント #マーメイドドレス
去年訪れた鹿児島・錦江町で、不要になった帯を回収する企業から受け取った@tuzu.naturaldye さんが、私に託してくれました🦢 
大切な布を新たな形へとアップサイクルし、このビスチェに仕立てました✂️ 

スカートは、着物の裏地として使われていた薄手のシルクを、柔らかなピンクの染料で染め上げ、ラップスカートに仕上げています。 

伝統がある質の良い素材を生かしながら、日常に取り入れやすいアイテムへ。 
あなたの大切な服にも、ストーリーがありますか? 

Model @anni_nakano
MUA @glam_by_jyoti
Photographer @daria_in_tokyo

On a visit to Kinko Town, Kagoshima, I received this obi from @tuzu.naturaldye, who had originally obtained it from a company that collects unwanted fabrics. She passed it on to me, knowing it still had value and potential. 

I upcycled the fabric into a bustier, giving it a fresh form while preserving its history. 

The skirt is made from the delicate silk lining of a kimono, which I dyed in soft pink to bring out its beauty in a new way. 

By transforming high-quality traditional textiles, I create pieces that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. 
Do your favorite garments hold a story too? 

#KimonoUpcycle #SustainableFashion 
#着物アップサイクル #サステナブルファッション #VivatVeritas
"黒留袖をスタイリッシュなジャンプスーツにリメイク👖着やすい黒を背景に華やかな柄が入った黒留袖は、私がリメイクするのが大好きな着物のひとつです。

🌿 軽やかな一重仕立てで夏も快適 
🎀 共布ベルト&可愛い丸バックル 
💎 ネックレスが映えるVネック 
👗 上品なカシュクール風トップス 
👖 脚長効果抜群のハイウエストワイドパンツ 

Remade a black tomesode into a stylish jumpsuit👖 With vibrant patterns on a chic black base, tomesode is one of my favorite kimonos to transform.

🌿 Lightweight single-layer design, perfect for summer 
🎀 Matching fabric belt with a cute round buckle 
💎 V-neck that makes your necklace stand out 
👗 Elegant cache-cœur style top 
👖 High-waisted wide-leg pants

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #BlackTomesode #Jumpsuit
#着物リメイク #サステナブルファッション #黒留袖 #ジャンプスーツ 
"
鮮やかなオレンジの着物ドレスは自然の中でゆったり過ごすのにぴったり🍊✨ 
伝統的な質の良い生地とモダンなデザインがいい感じにマッチして、川沿いを歩くのが楽しくなるはず🫶🏻

This vibrant orange kimono dress is perfect for a relaxed day in nature 🍊✨ 
The traditional high-quality silk fabric and modern design pair so well, making a riverside walk even more enjoyable 🫶🏻 

Model @bitterchocolate211 
Photographer @human.tranquil.maelstrom 

#KimonoStyle #OrangeDress #CustomMade
#着物スタイル #オレンジワンピース #オーダーメイド
着物生地からサマーワンピースにリメイク🌹
ちょっと気が早いけれど、浴衣の代わりに夏祭りや花火大会をイメージした1着✨
肩紐はギャザー部分のストラップで長さ調整可能。
浴衣をリメイクしても良さそう💓こちらのデザイン、オーダーメイドも受け付けています。

✔ ミニ丈(膝上)
✔ 左横ジッパー
✔ 胸元二重仕立て
✔ 背中ゴム入り
✔ バイアスカットのスカート&ダーツ入り
✔ 裏地なし(透け感なし)
✔ ローズ柄🌹

Remade this beautiful summer dress from a vintage kimono fabric🌹
Perfect for summer festivals or fireworks nights as a chic alternative to a yukata.
Adjustable shoulder straps through front gathers, and packed with thoughtful details:

✔ Mini length (above the knee)
✔ Side zipper (left)
✔ Double-layered chest
✔ Elastic at the back
✔ Bias-cut skirt with back darts
✔ No lining (but not see-through)
✔ Rose print 🌹

Model @bitterchocolate211 
Photographer @75shox

#KimonoRemake #SummerDress #FestivalStyle #UpcycledFashion #MadeFromKimono #ModernWafuku
#リメイクファッション #着物リメイク #サマーワンピース #浴衣代わり #花火大会コーデ #和モダンスタイル
色打掛のリメイクドレス👗 成人式の 色打掛のリメイクドレス👗
成人式の振袖やお母様、お祖母様のお着物からのオーダーメイドも承っております✂️

シルク100%の生地は通気性も良くて光沢も最高に上品✨

お袖はそのままにして、ドラマチックな演出を🫶🏻

Remake dress from a colorful uchikake 👗 
I also accept custom orders from coming-of-age ceremony furisode or your mother’s or grandmother’s kimono ✂️ 

100% silk fabric is breathable and has a supremely elegant sheen ✨ 

#和ドレス #お色直しドレス #マーメイドライン
#kimonoremake #kimonodress
"女優のステファニーアリアンに第3 回横浜国際映画祭「CROSSPOINT」にてビバベリタスの着物ドレスをご着用頂きました🌸👗

シャーベットカラーに紫ピンクの花柄が可愛らしい着物ワンピース。
ウエストバンドには同色ピンク系のレースを使用しました✂️

Stefanie Arianne @stefanie.arianne wearing Vivat Veritas dress at #CROSSPOINT × #横浜国際映画祭
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#着物リメイク #kimonodress 
#puffsleeves
Recent custom orders ✂️🪡✨ From MA1 jacket Recent custom orders ✂️🪡✨
From MA1 jackets to bucket hats, men’s shirts to two-piece sets, the possibilities of kimono remakes are endless. Which piece do you like?💖

最近お作りしたオーダーメイド品色々♡
MA1、メンズシャツ、ツーピースセット、バケットハット、ベルト…など着物リメイクの可能性は無限大♾️💖

#着物リメイク #kimonoupcycle #kimonofashion #kimonodress
 #KimonoRemake #CustomCouture #SustainableStyle"
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